Workshop tips

Just like you, we love wrenching on our dream machines, and for that you need a proper workspace. Here you’ll find all our stories and videos on how to safely and properly equip your workshop or home garage. We’ve got DIY guides, tech tips, workshop safety and more.

Toyota Hilux SR5
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2015-2021 Toyota HiLux recalled over rear license plate bracket issue

More than 150,000 vehicles are involved in the campaign

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2022 Hyundai i30 Sedan N pricing and features for Australia

Hyundai N Division’s newest star athlete brings a booted sedan body to the high performance range

Stellantis
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Stellantis enters deals for EV battery tech, including part-Australian company

Vulcan will begin supplying lithium hydroxide to the automaker for battery production, while Factional will help with solid-state battery tech

BMW 530e
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BMW eDrive Zone expanded to cover more than 130 European cities

The zero-emissions-only mode in BMW’s plug-in hybrid models is now available in 20 additional European city centres

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Tesla battery plant turns away German state aid and subsidies

Elon Musk believes battery plants shouldn’t receive subsidies

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Renault trademarks hint at company’s big plans

Expect to see the new Renault 4 and 5 at the centre of the carmaker’s next phase

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Renault shows off retro-style AIR4 flying car

The anniversary special appears to actually fly, though it will remain a one-off

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UK car production at lowest level since 1956 due to chip shortage

Year-on-year October production drops by over a third

Toyota GR86 and Subaru BRZ Japanese curry
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Toyota GR86 and Subaru BRZ: Japanese curry used to differentiate sportscars

A race meeting between GR86 and BRZ owners at the Fuji Speedway has taken a creative approach to separating the identical sports cars

Volvo invests in augmented reality tech
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Volvo invests in new augmented reality tech

Future Volvos could be the first to debut windscreen-wide augmented reality imaging

Ev charger
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United Kingdom to mandate EV charge points in new buildings from 2022

Boris Johnson’s Government is set to mandate charge points in new homes and businesses

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ACCC completes investigation into Holden’s closure

Automotive industry watchdog believes General Motors’ decision negatively impacted a large number of dealers

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Hyundai to begin testing autonomous driving tech in 2022

A new robotaxi will soon be in operation on the streets of Seoul

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Mazda says synthetic fuels complement electric vehicles

The manufacturer’s European arm believes we could soon see bio fuels become as cheap as fossil fuels

MG BADGE
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MG +EV: Plug-in hybrid models get a new name for clarity’s sake

According to MG, many Australians don’t understand that plug-in hybrids can run on batteries alone

MG EV
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MG to roll out 3000 EV charging points across Australia

The AC charging points will rolled out to up 1000 hotels to encourage EV owners to travel further

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Hyundai trumps Tesla in EV buying intention survey

Sixty per cent of survey respondents believed Australia should go all-in with EVs, but just seven per cent intended to buy one during the next 12 months

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Mercedes-Benz patents rapid-deflating tyre system

If all else fails, deflate the tyres

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Honda unveils custom project bikes based on tiny Navi miniMOTO scooter

These new Honda motorbikes are really scooters, but a pair of custom project bikes have transformed them into sportbikes

Rivian R1T
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Ford and Rivian cancel joint EV project

After investing in Rivian, Ford wants to go it alone for vehicle development

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A rare, brand-new Aston Martin DB5 ‘Goldfinger Continuation’ is set for auction

One of the first Aston Martin DB5 models built in more than 50 years is set to go under the hammer, with a hefty final price expected

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EdisonFuture unveils solar panel-clad EV ute and van

It’s another potential Cybertruck-fighter

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Kia EV6 sets electric vehicle world record for shortest charging time to cross the United States

The Kia EV6 has beaten the Tesla Model S in the shortest charging time required to drive from New York City to Los Angeles

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Volvo Concept Recharge interior revealed – UPDATE

Bringing operations in-house is starting to become Volvo’s way forward